China Yuchai InternationalCYD -5.04%71 Pretax Margin % is 4.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.67. GuruFocus rates CYD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Yuchai International ranks better than 51.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Yuchai International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CYD'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 4.67 Max: 9.35
Current: 4.62
CYD's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 51.47% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs CYD: 4.62
China Yuchai International (NYSE:CYD) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
China Yuchai International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Yuchai International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CYD vs PSNY, LCID, LOT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, China Yuchai International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
China Yuchai International Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Yuchai International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Yuchai International's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
China Yuchai International (CYD) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.51% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Yuchai International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.67. Over the past decade, China Yuchai International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.12 to 9.35. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yuchai International ranks #643 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is China Yuchai International's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Yuchai International's current Pretax Margin % of 4.51% is near median its 10-year median of 4.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 9.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. China Yuchai International's value of 4.51% is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yuchai International ranks #643 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Yuchai International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yuchai International's Pretax Margin % compare to PSNY and LCID?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Yuchai International ranks #643 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts China Yuchai International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. China Yuchai International's value of 4.51% is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yuchai International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.12 to 9.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 4.42, China Yuchai International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Yuchai International's current Pretax Margin % of 4.51% is 2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Yuchai International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yuchai International's current Pretax Margin % is 4.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yuchai International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yuchai International (CYD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.70, compared to a current price of $44.82 — trading 153.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. China Yuchai International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Yuchai International (CYD), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.51% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is China Yuchai International (CYD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yuchai International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.82 is trading 153.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.70.
GuruFocus considers China Yuchai International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYD:
Pretax Margin %: 4.51% (near median its 10-year median of 4.67)
GF Value™: $17.70 vs. price of $44.82 (153.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#643 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CYD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Yuchai International Ltd is a Bermuda holding company that is a subsidiary of Singapore-based Hong Leong Asia. China Yuchai International operates through its majority-owned subsidiary Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company, a China-based company that manufactures, assembles, and distributes diesel engines for various vehicles including trucks, buses, and cars, as well as construction and agricultural, marine, and power-generation equipment. It generates the majority of its sales from the Chinese market.
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